Get ready, horse racing fans — it’s time for “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.”
The 151st edition of the Kentucky Derby will be held this weekend, featuring 20 horses chasing down the title in the first leg of the Triple Crown. Journalism is considered the early favorite, but other contenders like Sovereignty and Sandman shouldn’t be dismissed.
Of course, the Kentucky Derby is just one of the many events on the Churchill Downs schedule, which also includes the Kentucky Oaks, the top competition for 3-year-old fillies. Racing enthusiasts won’t want to miss all of the action on Friday and Saturday.
Here is everything you need to know about the Kentucky Derby schedule, including TV and streaming options for races.
Kentucky Derby race schedule 2025
- Dates: Friday, May 2 | Saturday, May 3
Nearly 30 total races will be run on Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3. The Kentucky Oaks is expected to start around 5:51 p.m. ET on Friday, and the Kentucky Derby should begin at approximately 6:57 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Friday, May 2
| Race | Post time (ET) |
| 1 | 11 a.m. |
| 2 | 11:29 a.m. |
| 3 | 11:58 a.m. |
| 4 | 12:29 p.m. |
| 5 | 1:03 p.m. |
| 6 | 1:42 p.m. |
| 7 | 2:23 p.m. |
| 8 | 3:12 p.m. |
| 9 | 4:07 p.m. |
| 10 | 4:51 p.m. |
| 11 | 5:51 p.m. (Kentucky Oaks) |
| 12 | 6:27 p.m. |
| 13 | 7:02 p.m. |
Saturday, May 3
| Race | Post time (ET) |
| 1 | 11 a.m. |
| 2 | 11:32 a.m. |
| 3 | 12:05 p.m. |
| 4 | 12:38 p.m. |
| 5 | 1:12 p.m. |
| 6 | 1:53 p.m. |
| 7 | 2:38 p.m. |
| 8 | 3:23 p.m. |
| 9 | 4:06 p.m. |
| 10 | 4:50 p.m. |
| 11 | 5:39 p.m. (Old Forester Turf Classic) |
| 12 | 6:57 p.m. (Kentucky Derby) |
| 13 | 8 p.m. |
| 14 | 8:33 p.m. |
Where to watch Kentucky Derby races 2025: TV channels, live streams
- Dates: Friday, May 2 | Saturday, May 3
- Time: 1 p.m. ET (Friday) | Noon and 2:30 p.m. ET (Saturday)
- TV channels: NBC | USA Network
- Live streams: Fubo | Peacock
Live coverage of Friday’s races will begin at 1 p.m. ET on USA Network. Coverage of Saturday’s races will be split between USA Network (noon ET) and NBC (2:30 p.m. ET).
Races will also be available to stream on Fubo and Peacock. Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 200-plus top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
| Date | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Friday, May 2 | 1 p.m. | USA Network, Fubo, Peacock |
| Saturday, May 3 | Noon | USA Network, Fubo, Peacock |
| 2:30 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, Peacock |
Kentucky Derby radio station
You can listen to the 2025 Kentucky Derby live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on NBC Sports Radio (channel 85).
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Kentucky Derby horses 2025: Odds, post positions, jockeys, trainers
Here is the field for this year’s Kentucky Derby, along with each horse’s odds, post position, jockey and trainer.
| Post | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Odds |
| 1 | Citizen Bull | Bob Baffert | Martin Garcia | 20-1 |
| 2 | Neoequos | Saffie A. Joseph Jr. | Flavien Prat | 30-1 |
| 3 | Final Gambit | Brad H. Cox | Luan Machado | 30-1 |
| 4 | Rodriguez | Bob Baffert | Mike Smith | 12-1 |
| 5 | American Promise | D. Wayne Lukas | Nik Juarez | 30-1 |
| 6 | Admire Daytona | Yukihiro Kato | Christophe Lemaire | 30-1 |
| 7 | Luxor Cafe | Noriyuki Hori | Joao Moreira | 15-1 |
| 8 | Journalism | Michael W. McCarthy | Umberto Rispoli | 3-1 |
| 9 | Burnham Square | Ian R. Wilkes | Brian Hernandez Jr. | 12-1 |
| 10 | Grande | Todd A. Pletcher | John Velazquez | 20-1 |
| 11 | Flying Mohawk | D. Whitworth Beckman | Joseph Ramos | 30-1 |
| 12 | East Avenue | Brendan P. Walsh | Manuel Franco | 20-1 |
| 13 | Publisher | Steven M. Asmussen | Irad Ortiz Jr. | 20-1 |
| 14 | Tiztastic | Steven M. Asmussen | Joel Rosario | 20-1 |
| 15 | Render Judgment | Kenneth G. McPeek | Julien Leparoux | 20-1 |
| 16 | Coal Battle | Lonnie Briley | Juan Vargas | 30-1 |
| 17 | Sandman | Mark E. Casse | Jose Ortiz | 6-1 |
| 18 | Sovereignty | William I. Mott | Junior Alvarado | 5-1 |
| 19 | Chunk of Gold | Ethan W. West | Jareth Loveberry | 30-1 |
| 20 | Owen Almighty | Brian Lynch | Javier Castellano | 30-1 |
Kentucky Derby winners by post position
History shows horses on the inside, starting from positions one to 10, are much more likely to win the Kentucky Derby than those starting on the outside.
Here are the all-time Kentucky Derby winners by post position:
| Post position | Kentucky Derby winners |
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 7 |
| 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 8 |
| 8 | 9 |
| 9 | 4 |
| 10 | 9 |
| 11 | 2 |
| 12 | 3 |
| 13 | 5 |
| 14 | 2 |
| 15 | 6 |
| 16 | 4 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 2 |
| 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 2 |